Christianity

Man points out Shepherd Bushiri's fake tablet miracle, tweeps call him out

Social media users called out Prophet Bushiri after a video was shared, which showed him allegedly faking a tablet miracle. The video was posted on Twitter by parody account Man's Not Barry Roux and it gathered a massive response.

Gospel singer Lindi Marc's life changed after car crash in 2015

A serious car accident in 2015 inspired Zimbabwe-born Lindi Marc to finally achieve her long-held dream of being a gospel musician. She released her first album, Vhurai Nzira, in November 2017 to a warm reception.

'God's too faithful to fail:' Couple welcomes baby 8 years after marriage

A beautiful Nigerian couple has taken to social media to share pictures of her newborn baby girl. Jennifer Loryue took to her Facebook profile to thank God for this wonderful gift. The baby has been dedicated in church.

The gospel group Abathandwa stand tall against negative media

The popular South African gospel music group Abathandwa has been facing spats of negative media that has stuck to them like whit on rice. Despite all the drama, the group says that nothing will break them, they stand together.

South Korean church still maintains mass wedding practice, years after its establishment

A unification church in South Korea is known for wedding a large number of couples, and the practice is still kept alive years after it first started. It was founded by Sun Myung Moon, and he is known for matchmaking couples.

‘Madman’ clad in traditional outfit spreads kindness at fire station

Pastor Ziggi and his wife are founders of the SA Prayer Embassy Movement. Its mission is to promote spirituality and God-fearing leadership. He walked into a fire station recently dressed in traditional regalia to spread kindness.

Church serves beer during services, set to open a brewery

The Greater Purpose Community Church, which is based in California, United States, is growing its congregation by serving beer and wine during Sunday services. The church is also reportedly set to open its own brewery soon.

Secret text messages between top prophet and a married woman leak online

Briefly.co.za has sighted some exchange of messages between a top prophet and a married woman with suggested that the two lovebirds were involved in amorous relations without the knowledge of her oblivious husband.

‘Pope’ Tsietsi Makiti says his boozer's church ‘is not going anywhere’

A taverns co-operative union recently slammed "Pope" Tsietsi Makiti and Gabola Church for apparently violating Liquor Board regulations. However, Makiti said his church is not going anywhere. Read more on Briefly.

Drama as ‘demon-busting’ pastors are chased away from schools

Pastors have been using the schools in Ekurhuleni as venues for their church services. In return, they have been reportedly "banishing demons" that apparently possess school children. However, teachers have now chased them away.

Private jets and Rolls-Royce cars: Pastor Alph Lukau’s luxury life

Pastor Alph Lukau he founded the Johannesburg-based Alleluia Ministries International in 2002. He is known for his luxury lifestyle featuring private jets and fancy cars such as Rolls-Royces and Bentleys. Read more on Briefly.

Christianity crackdown: China reportedly demolishes churches, confiscates Bibles

There are outcries in China as the ruling Communist party continues to intensify its control over religious freedom in the country. Churches were reportedly raided and demolished and Bibles and other holy books confiscated.

"Hallelujah Amstel": Tavern Pope Tsietsi Makiti now writing his own bible

Gabola Church founder Pope Tsietsi Makiti is making headlines again. This time the pastor, who encourages alcohol use during his sermons, announced he is writing his own bible, which includes phrases like "Hallelujah Amstel."

Girl helps big sister cope with loss of mom by reading Bible

Kay, a young woman from Los Angeles in the United States, shared a photo of her little sister reading the Bible just a week after they lost their mother. Kay said her little sister uses the Bible to help her cope with the loss.

Muslims, Christians and Jews come together in video to spread One Love

Hundreds of Jews, Muslims and Christians gathered in Jerusalem, Israel, recently and sang Bob Marley's hit song "One Love" in English, Arabic and Hebrew. A video of the event has inspired thousands across the world.

St Francis Anglican Church members protest the removal of their scary priest

On Sunday, the St Francis Anglican Church congregation protested the removal of their priest and they handed in a memorandum to the church leaders. According to the congregation, the religious leader is a dictator.

Man's experience with demon possessions shook Twitter: "Jesus don't let me scream"

A social media user called Ike Ntanzi explained how terrified he was when he witnessed demon possessions while he was only in grade nine. The South African YouTuber went on to add how his mom's prayers saved him.

Beautiful woman bound to wheelchair after a drunk driver ran her over

A woman took to social media to share her inspiring story. When she was just 3-years-old, a drunk driver ran her over and left her wheelchair bound for the rest of her life. But, with God by her side she lives life to the fullest.

Pastor Zondo on life after leaked nude video: I turned to alcohol

Pastor Sthembiso Zondo opened up about what he experienced following the betrayal by a former lover, who leaked a nude video of him on social media. According to the religious leader, he turned to alcohol to cope.

Is this a sick joke? Ambulance brings patients to pastor for prayer

“We were in prayer as a church yesterday when all of a sudden ambulances started arriving bringing in the sick. I still get goosebumps from what I saw God do through our Pastor," a social media user explained on Twitter.

‘We’re created by God:’ 5 phrases of wisdom from SA gay pastor

Joshua Mosuoe isn't shy to declare to the world that he's gay and a pastor at the same time. He uses his Twitter account to share words of wisdom based on his faith and orientation. Read more about him on Briefly.co.za.